GNC Engineer (Starship)
SpaceX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Join our dynamic team as a Senior GNC Engineer for Starship, where you will develop cutting-edge guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced rockets destined for Mars and beyond. You’ll collaborate with top engineers on system architecture, software implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to ensure mission success. Key responsibilities include creating 6-DOF dynamics simulations, analyzing vehicle trajectories, and conducting post-flight reviews. Ideal candidates have a background in physics or engineering, at least five years of professional experience, and proficiency in Python or C++. Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, and aerodynamics is essential for this high-stakes environment focused on pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
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